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SAT 10th MARCH 2018
KRAKATOA proudly presents:THE FUDGE MUSIC AWARDS 2018 Welcome to the 18th annual Fudge Music Awards, featuring THREE BANDS, an AWARDS CEREMONY in two parts, and our legendary AFTERSHOW PARTY. --------------------------------------------------------------
Some 15 glittering trophies will be presented to the winning acts, who will be invited onstage to make a drunken acceptence speech to the massed, cheering ranks of the Aberdeen Music Scene (TM). --------------------------------------------------------------
7pm - 7.30pm > GREEN BEERS
Who could possibly open such a night of fun and frivolity? www.facebook.com/AlmostLikeBrokebackMountain/
Acoustic punk outfit Green Beers, that's who. Kickstarting the evening as only they know how!
7.45pm - 8.10pm > Fudge Awards Ceremony pt.1 www.facebook.com/fudge.aberdeen/
Join us as we celebrate the best Aberdeen bands of the past year - it's The Fudge Awards!
In the first half of the live awards ceremony, we'll be dishing out trophys for Best Album, Most Missed, Best Video, etc., and trying to get drunk as quickly as possible. It's like the Oscars, but shitter.
8.30pm - 9pm > THE NUMBSKULLS
After the first half of the awards ceremony, we'll be handing the stage over to another fabulous local act... www.facebook.com/numbskulls.uk/
"It's been a brilliant year since we decided to get Numbskulls back together. The gigs have been brilliant and we appreciate the support we've had."
With dates on the European Psychobilly Festival scene, a 25 year history, and a new album - out on vinyl via Diablo Records. Currently looking forward to dates across the UK and Europe.
9.15pm - 9.45pm > Fudge Awards Ceremony pt.2 www.facebook.com/fudge.aberdeen/
In the second half of tonight's awards ceremony, we'll celebrate the Best Band, Best Newcomer and Best Live Act, etc..
To a chorus of deafening crowd participation - probably jeering, if I'm any judge - we'll discover who you've picked this year, and whether or not they've turned up to collect their awards...
10pm - 10.45pm > ORYNTHIA
To polish this gig off with a fine, shiny, supple finish, we have our spectacular headlining act! www.facebook.com/orynthiaband/
"A progressive five-piece metal outfit!"
Winners of Best Newcomer last year, for this edition of the Fudge Awards they've risen to headlining act, which is pretty good going you'd have to agree. Think weird time signatures, prog guitar, pounding percussion, and water-tight musicality!
With your fantasy tag-team hosts for the evening, Bri Fudge and Vincent Frazer-Price. Verily.

'Krakaoke'
Alternative karaoke session.
Every Wednesday in Krakatoa. Kicking off around 8pm, and continuing through until the midnight curfew, our Krakaoke spirit guides will help you select a track from the thousands of billions available, and then parade you in front of the caterwauling masses as entertainment. https://www.facebook.com/krakatoakaraoke/
Everyone welcome! Weekly and monthly prizes!

'Last Refuge Of The Jammed'
Open stage and jam session.
Every Sunday in Krakatoa.
7pm-11pm, admission free. https://www.facebook.com/LastRefugeoftheJammed/
Open to full bands and soloists, full backline provided.

In collaboration with Captain Toms, we are thrilled to announce ERUPTION 2017, a battle of the bands competition open to all performers within Aberdeen City & Shire aged 18 and over. Last year we amassed a £2,500 cash prize for the winners. Sponsors for this year are currently being actively sought.
ERUPTION was launched in 2016 to stimulate interest in grassroots music within North East Scotland, and this will be its second running after a spectacular first year. Together with your help, we intend to showcase just how deep and diverse the local talent pool is.
Heats will be held on weekends throughout June, July, and August. The semi-finals will take place in January, with the Grand Final in February.
Each show will take place from 8pm-11pm and consist of 4 bands, each playing a 30 minute set. Running-order will be determined by chance on the night of the show. Comprehensive backline will be provided to facilitate short intervals, but performers are welcome to take along their own amps, pedals, snares, etc, and drummers will be expected to use their own cymbals. All acts need to be in the venue by 6pm, to discuss technical set-ups with the engineer, and take part in a game of chance to allocate their stage slot.
Competing bands will be awarded a score. Depending on availability, bands are welcome to enter multiple times, in order to better their score. Scores are not cumulative. The 16 bands with the highest scores will be entered into the semi-finals, which will be decided by knockout, with one band from each semi-final progressing into the grand final.
Judging will be by a panel. We’ll endeavour to ensure that these panels are as independent and objective as possible.
Points out of 10 will be awarded for:
Material
Performance
Technical ability
Audience engagement
Professionalism
... to arrive at a potential maximum score of 50.
A door charge of £4 will be in effect for each heat. There will be no free admissions. This is a contest, so there will be no payment for performing, however Krakatoa will absorb all show costs.
Please email hen@krakatoa.bar if you’d like to enter, or alternatively contact 'Fudge Aberdeen' on Facebook.
Any sponsors seeking to come on board please email flash@krakatoa.bar

The first few dates have been released, and the initial batch of bands have added their names to various line-ups...
Let's replace these TBCs with kick-ass Aberdonian bands, shall we? Gimme a yell if you're up for it....

THE FINAL POLL (but not here)...
We invite you to join us at Krakatoa this Saturday (11th March), to celebrate... MUSIC!
We'll be hosting the 17th instalment of the legendarily shambolic FUDGE MUSIC AWARDS - complete with tinfoil podium, and trophies for the winners. The triumphant victors, should they be in attendance, will be invited onstage to give thanks to their fans, and subjected to a brief 'red-carpet interview' by our co-host for the night, MAGENTA LUST.
Three bands will play too, lest we forget in all this carefully planned chaos. The bouncy GYPSY ROOTS. The proggy SOLQUIN. The rip-roaring SMOKIN' BUGLER BAND. We'll even have some burlesque from Magenta Lust...
Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/148195125663805/
SO...
Check out the final polls for BEST BAND 2017 and WORST BAND 2017 - http://fudgeaberdeen.polldaddy.com/s/fudge-awards-2017-best-band-worst-d

We're now taking bookings for this years edition of ERUPTION, our battle-of-the-bands type competition.
The first two heats (9th / 10th June) are both booked up already. You just have to all be 18+, and from the local area.
So, if you fancy getting a foot in the door at Krakatoa, playing a Friday or Saturday night gig on a four-band line-up, and being potentially just three gigs away from a fine wedge of $$$, then please send me a message.
In the 2016-2017 version, local indie rockers FAR overcame fellow finalists Full Fat, The Malpaso Gang, and Sonic Bucker, to win a slot at Enjoy Music Festival this summer, and a cool £2500 cash. It could've been you.
Interested? Send me a PM!

You can also vote here: http://fudgeaberdeen.polldaddy.com/s/the-fudge-awards-2017-celebrating-aberdeen-s-music
All votes will be combined to find our glorious victor.
Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/148195125663805/

You can also vote here: http://fudgeaberdeen.polldaddy.com/s/the-fudge-awards-2017-celebrating-aberdeen-s-music
All votes will be combined to find our glorious victor.
Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/148195125663805/

You can also vote here: http://fudgeaberdeen.polldaddy.com/s/the-fudge-awards-2017-celebrating-aberdeen-s-music
All votes will be combined to find our glorious victor.
Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/148195125663805/